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In a recap of the June 4 House Energy & Commerce Committee subcommittee hearing discussing projected growth in electricity demand due to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), we offer insight on what’s needed from policymakers to face rising demand.
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A recent Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing, featuring leaders in tech and electricity supply, examined the demand growth challenges posed by emerging AI technology, data centers, and manufacturing, and highlighted concrete items the Hill should be addressing to preserve power system reliability and spur innovation.
Read MoreEPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler and Energy Markets Podcast Host Bryan Lee discuss how recently proposed EPA rules to curb power plant emissions and other challenges will impact power system reliability.
Read MoreA new report from Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center finds that at least 228 local laws, ordinances, and policies have been enacted in 35 states to restrict renewable energy projects. Ohio is one of the most ambitious, with development of large projects essentially forbidden in 13 counties.
Read MoreProposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to drastically limit power plant emissions will lead to the closure or reduced operations of critical electric power resources, said the Electric Power Supply Association in comments submitted to the EPA August 5, 2023. EPSA’s comments come as grid operators nationwide, energy regulators, policymakers, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation have all warned that the rate of retiring fossil power generation is outpacing demand and could lead to outages.
Read MoreSnitchler says the proposed EPA rule to limit power plant emissions could spur early retirement of essential fossil fuel-fired power plants.
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